My nieces – ages four and six – will occasionally call me Grandpa and my dad Uncle.<\/p>\n
It’s not a big deal and sometimes we correct them – though we usually just let it go.<\/p>\n
It seemed odd to me that they would make the mistake, until I got my haircut today.<\/p>\n
Since my bald spot became a thing and the rest of my hair started to thin out, I usually have what’s left of my hair cut almost to the scalp. Throw in randomly changing white facial hair and an odd sense of humor – and, well, I guess I can see how that would be confusing.<\/p>\n
Dad is stronger than I am and more of any outdoorsy person. He’s into history and I’m into Sci-fi. I’m weirder than he is – but not by much. I’m computers, and barefoot, and crafts. He’s sports and yardwork. He’s a runner and I’m a swimmer. \u00a0We both really appreciate a\u00a0good hat.<\/p>\n
But, to a little kid those distinctions are pretty subtle. My dad is a pretty good guy and while I might have bristled at the suggestion that we’re a lot alike a few years ago, I think I have a better appreciation for him. There’s still a lot we don’t agree on – but I’m okay with my nieces occasionally mixing us up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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